Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj "Rasile Shyam"

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Anup Jalota has released a new CD called "Rasile Shyam" which contains breathtaking bhajans composed by Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

Anup Jalota is a household name for Bhajans and Ghazals. His father, Bhajan exponent Purushottam Das Jalota, is his mentor. Honored as the “Bhajan Samrat” of India, Anup Jalota has wowed audiences with his singing. He has released many albums that have gone Gold and Platinum and created World records. He has also given music for many Hindi, Gujarati and Bengali films
Listen to a clip:

This album can be purchased from many of the ashrams and centres of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (for worlwide ashram addresses, click link on right hand column). Jalota released a previous album of songs composed by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj which can be purchased here: 'Mystic melodies by Kripaluji Maharaj.

Radha Ashtmi with Kripalu Ji Maharajji

Radha Ashtmi Celebration
The supreme power of Divine love, Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani, descended in Barsana 5,000 years ago. She appeared in the early morning on the eighth moon day, 15 days after Janmashtmi. This is the most important occasion of the year for the people of Barsana village when they celebrate the appearance day of Radha Rani in the Shreeji (Radha Rani) Temple located on the top of the hillock. Huge crowds of people from all over India come to join this joyous celebration.

At JKP Rangeeli Mahal, Barsana Dham Radha Ashtmi celebration with Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj is an unprecedented opportunity to experience his loving Grace. After a whole night’s chanting, in the early morning, Shree Kripaluji Maharaj does the arti of baby Radha, Who sits in a beautifully decorated cradle. Whole day chanting of the leelas and virtues of Radha Rani are sung with great devotion and Shree Kripaluji Maharaj reveals the greatness of Shree Radha’s Divine personality in his speech. The Satsang Hall is lavishly decorated with fresh flowers. Thousands of devotees of Kripaluji Maharaj come to join the celebration.

The above picture is of Shree Kripaluji Maharaj holding baby Radha at JKP Barsana Dham, USA.

The temple of Kirti maa (the mother of Radha Rani) is being constructed by Kripaluji Maharaj in Barsana Dham India, view pictures here: Kirti Maa Mandir.

Shree Kripaluji Maharaj on Nepali TV

Related Post: Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj TV Schedule

The discourses of Shree Kripaluji Maharaj have been airing on Nepali TV since 2001 (on Nepal 1 channel). In Aug 2008, Kantipur Television became the latest station to air the discourses of Kripaluji Maharaj. Timings: 6:30 am every day (Nepal time).

Shyama Shyam Dham Nepal was inaugurated by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in 2005 and has been providing meditation facilities for the last fifteen years. It conducts meditation session on every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and special meditation session (from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on the first Saturday of each month. Besides, different spiritual undertakings and festivities are organized at the Ashram. In the course of expanding its activities The Shyama Shyam Dham has established its Satsang Centers in various parts of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur since last November, 2005. 'Bhakti Sadhana' spiritually directed by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj is practiced and taught at these Centers.

The Ashram, which occupies around 14-15 ropanies of land, accommodates different buildings such as, the residence of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj, Satsang Sadhana Hall and residence buildings for devotees.

In 2008, a temple called Bhakti Mandir (pictured top) was inaugurated in Nepal by devotees of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. On the four corners, the verses from Shree Krishn Dwadashi and Shree Radha Trayodashi (composed by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj) are inscripted beautifully on marble plates. The temple resembles a master piece of art, artifacts and workmanship displaying itself as a milestone in excelling the Nepali arts and culture. The five stupas on the top of the central temple of Shree Radha Krishn represent the five Jagadgurus namely, Shankaracharya, Nimbarkacharya, Ramanujacharya, Madhvacharya and Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

Read more about the activities of the Nepali mission of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj here.

International Janmashtmi Celebration Pics

(Above: Leela performance at Barsana Dham)

Followers of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj celebrated Krishn Janmashtmi with devotion and joy in cities around the world.
Pictures from JKP Barsana Dham, USA
Pictures from Shyama Shyam Dham, (the Nepali centre of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj)http://ssdham.blogspot.com/2008/08/janmashtami-celebration-2008.html

Kirtan with Kripaluji Maharaj at Bhakti Mandir

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Radhey Govind chanting with Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj at Bhakti Mandir, Mangarh.

Kripaluji Maharaj constructing Kirti Ma Temple in Barsana Dham

Related Post: Kripaluji Maharaj is currently residing at Rangeeli Mahal Ashram, Barsana (Pictures)

For the spiritual upliftment of the world, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj has laid the foundation stone of the Mandir to Kirti Ma, the mother of Radha Rani, at Barsana Dham, India. The main deity of the Mandir will be Kirti Ma holding baby Radha in her arms. Radha Rani is not depicted in her child form anywhere else in the world.

Here are some latest pictures of the Temple:

Base of the Kirti Ma Temple, with tip of the Shikkar of JKP Rangeeli Mahal (founded by Swami Prakashanand Saraswati) in the background.

Large granite stone blocks, carved by specialist artisans, are being put together like jig-saw pieces.

A huge specially built crane carefully lifts the granite blocks into place.

Actual quarry where stone for the temple is being mined.
More information about the temple project: http://www.kripaluji-maharaj.com/kripaluji-maharaj/kripaluji-maharaj.html

Right next to the Kirti Ma Temple is the JKP Barsana Dham Charity hospital (below) founded by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. Just 3 weeks after the opening ceremony on Jagadguru Divas, January 14th 2008, the hospital was serving 200 patients a day. Number of patients is expected to triple by the end of the year. All medical services and medications are provided free of charge.

A trip to Vrindavan with Kripaluji Maharaj

See also: Kripaluji Maharaj in Mangarh

Yesterday, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, our Shree Maharajji, announced that he would go to Vrindavan for the night. Taxis filled with devotees followed alongside from Barsana Dham to the JKP Shyama Shyam Dham ashram. In the evening time, we had beautiful satsang with Shree Maharajji, to the backdrop of a magnificantly decorated stage ready for Janmashtmi.

Early next morning, Shree Kripaluji Maharaj took us all on a picnic to JKP Jagadguru Dham (established by H.D. Swami Prakashanand Saraswati) where we enjoyed lively kirtan followed by a snack of samosas and sweets. After some more kirtan, and after Kripaluji Maharaj made several house visits, we all returned back to Barsana Dham.

With the temples, monuments and leela places of Radha Krishn, Vrindavan is alive with their presence.

Above, JKP Shyama Shyam Dham ashram. Shyama Shyam Dham Samiti was founded by Sushree Vishakha Tripathi under the Divine protectorship of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in 1978. A nikunj-like garden inspires devotional imaginings of when Radha Krishn walked upon the holy ground of Vrindavan. Shyama Shyam Dham is a beautiful double story building. Clad with black granite, it has two large dormitories on both sides of the spacious satsang hall and rooms for preachers and the devotees. There are also over 100 rooms which have been made for the devotees who come to attend the satsang of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

Above, JKP Jagadguru Dham, Vrindavan lies on 6 acres of of land in the peaceful outskirts of Vrindavan. Morning and evening satsang of kirtan and arti are held in the upstairs Temple area. It has a satsang hall, devotion hall, dormitory and over thirty guest rooms. It is surrounded by a garden of perfumed flowers and beautiful lawns. You feel the holiness of the place as you enter the gate and you observe the Divinity of Shree Maharajji’s Grace as you enter the lobby and have the opportunity to have darshan of Radha Krishn Deities in the devotion hall on the upper floor of the building where you can sit and meditate and feel the presence of Shree Radha Rani and Krishn near you.

Read more about Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj's ashrams.



Above, construction of Prem Mandir.
Read about Prem Mandir: http://maharajjikripalu.net/

Above, Seva Kunj, which was almost the center of maharas where Radha Krishn and Gopis danced together. It is totally secluded and traditionally, no one ever stayes there in the night. Swami Prakashanand Saraswati went there in 1954 and found a very small temple surrounded by dense native bushes and enclosed by a high boundary wall and stayed there for 3 nights.

Vanshi Vat, Vrindavan.Construction site of the New Kripalu Charity hospital in Vrindavan founded by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (Read more about this project: http://maharaji-kripalu.org/)

Kripaluji Maharaj is currently residing at Rangeeli Mahal Ashram (Pictures)

Related Post: Kripaluji Maharaj constructing Kirti Ma Temple in Barsana Dham

Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj is currently residing at Rangeeli Mahal Ashram, Barsana Dham, India. Barsana Dham has become so grand and luscious, and the warmth of devotional vibrations have become more vivid and devotional than can I ever remember.
The beauty of Barsana Dham is matchless, wonderful, inspiring. Since Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj is currently in residence here, I thought I'd share some pictures which were taken just recently of the surrounding area:

Kusum Sarovar, Govardhan (near Barsana Dham Village)
Watch a video of Shree Kripaluji Maharaj at Kusum Sarovar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p7IKox10lk

Piri Pokar, Barsana Dham

*Prem Sarovar ("the pond of the nectar of Divine love").
It was an important pond in Braj during the descension of
Radha Krishn and is located just a short walk from Barsana Dham village.
To add new charm to leelas, many times Krishn would disguise
Himself and meet Radha at Prem Sarovar. Hundreds of such leelas
happened near Prem Sarovar and continue to happen there.

(Foreground:) *Radha Kund is located between Gahvarban forest and Radha’s palace on Barsana Hill. Just a short walk from her temple, Shree Radha used to come to bathe or play here with the Gopis and Krishn. Often, they would all sit together as the Gopis sang of Radha’s and Krishn’s glory or they would decorate a swing and swing Radha or they would dance in playful, loving raas.

(Background:) *Once Radha came to a place on Barsana Hill not too far from her palace, up on a hillock just above Radha Kund. There were a few Gopis with Her and the weather was fair with
just a few rain clouds shading the rays of the sun —just the kind of weather peacocks like. Soon a peacock came and, delighted to find Radha Rani there, he began to dance for Her.
Slowly other peacocks came until there were thousands of peacocks dancing for Shree Radha among the flowering trees and creepers.
After a short time, Krishn came and watched the enchanting beauty of the whole scene mesmerized by Radha’s beauty as She enjoyed the dance. Then He thought, “Why can’t I become a peacock and dance right in front of Radha Rani?” So He became a peacock. Of course He was the most charming and skilled of the peacocks and in His delightfully naughty way, He pushed Himself right to the front. Then He danced and danced for His Radha Rani, absorbed by Her love. The place of this leela is called Mor Kuti.

Sankari Kor, Barsana Dham

The beautiful new gardens at JKP Rangeeli Mahal, Barsana Dham,
where Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj is currently in residence.

Shree Maharajji serving devotees at the ashram canteen.

*(The above descriptions of the holy places of Barsana Dham are direct quotes from the writings of Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, taken from www.BarsanaDham.org)

Kripaluji Maharaj in Mangarh

Related Post: Another day with Kripaluji Maharaj at Bhakti Dham.

My travels have brought me back to Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, the birthplace of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. The Krishn Janmashtmi celebrations culminated here last night with one of the most magnificant fireworks display I have ever seen. But how were the fireworks of love for Radha Krishn in the hearts of the faithful, I can only guess from the expressions on their faces.

From the early morning until he goes to bed, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj is among the devotees showering the nectar of Krishn love in many ways. Sometimes he is playfully talking with the devotees, sometimes he is giving darshan, sometimes he is walking among the devotees in the satsang hall and giving them a feeling of closeness with him, sometimes he is introducing a new line of chanting, sometimes he is giving a devotional speech, and so on. Chanting of the names, virtues and the leelas is always going on wherever Shree Maharajji stays.

You have already had a glimpse of Barsana and Vrindavan; and seen some photos of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj 's visit to JKP Barsana Dham, USA (http://shree-kripaluji-maharaj.blogspot.com/2008/08/precious-memories.html). Now here's a small vision of Mangarh Dham, so you will have a complete visual overview of the 5 Ashrams of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, which form the basis of the entire worldwide mission of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj:

Jagadguru Kripalu Charity Hospital, Mangarh: http://maharaji-kripalu.org/maharaji-kripalu/maharaji-kripalu2.html



Kripalu Maharaj Girls College, Kunda.

Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj with devotees in front of the angan at Bhakti Dham.


The new garden called Bhakti Kunj in front of the angan of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj











The awesome Bhakti Mandir, the temple of all time.

Janmashtmi Schedule at Kripaluji Maharaj's US Ashram

JKP Barsana Dham, USA: His Divinity Swami Prakashanand Saraswati will be gracing devotees in the USA during the Janmashtmi celebrations on Aug. 23rd.
Join the grand celebration. There will be an inspiring discourse, special
children's program. Krishn leela presentations and devotional dances, lively
kirtan & midnight arti.
Schedule
5:00 pm - Dinner Prasad
7:30 pm - Kirtan and Discourse
7:30 pm - Youth Program on front lawn
8:15 pm - Krishn leela presentations & devotional dances
9:30 pm - Sponsored Arti*
9:45 pm - Kirtan & darshan of baby Krishn on Jhula
Midnight - Arti
*Any families wishing to sponsor the 9:30 pm arti contact Dr. Harish Parikh at 512-638-1800.

Swami Prakashanand Saraswati's Janmashtmi Message (from a previous year's discourse):

Krishn Janmashtmi is a very auspicious night for those who really desire for God realization. It is the day when the supreme Divine power appeared on this earth.

It seems unbelievable that the creator of almighty God appeared in a province, in a village in India. If you try to intellectualize this, your mind will fail. It will never be able to comprehend it. He has great compassion for all the souls, so He appeared to help the souls. He appeared among us. And what did He do? He did everything to help us.

In Divine love, the Gopis loved Krishn any way they liked. Mother Yashoda loved baby Krishn. His playmates played with Him in the way they liked. Krishn never showed He was superior to them. He showed equality. Always He was thinking, “How can I give more and more love?” In this way, Krishn revealed the beauty, charm, and intensity of Divine love on this earth, as long as Krishn lived in Braj. There are a few instances…

Once Krishn was playing outside. He came running and rushed to His mother because He was hungry. But Mother Yashoda was going to do some housework. Krishn said, “Mum, Mum, I want curd, butter.” Mother said, “No, I’m working. Go out and play. Come after half an hour.” This was the scene. Young Krishn is pulling His mother’s sari, and trying to see into her eyes. Children know if they look into their mother’s eyes, mother will do what they want. They know her weakness. Mother also knows her weak part. Krishn is trying to look in His mother’s eyes and Yashoda is trying to avoid looking in Krishn’s eyes. With one hand, Yashoda is trying to keep Krishn away from her sari, and says while looking the other way, “Go and play! I’ll give you curd afterwards.”

There were some Gopis (maidens of Braj) there. The Gopis couldn’t say anything because after all, the mother of Krishn has more authority, and she was liked as the queen of Braj. But the Gopis were thinking, “If mother could do her work afterwards and take Krishn in her lap now, it would be better.” But, Mother Yashoda didn’t want it that way.

At this time, Sage Narad arrived. When he saw this scene he couldn’t believe his eyes or ears. “What am I seeing? O, Yashoda, the Vedas state that God is supreme, and a devotee is humble. A devotee always wants to reach God, but here I am seeing the reverse! Who is greater? Who is smaller? I can’t decide. I know Krishn is the supreme form of God and Yashoda is a Divine personality, yet the supreme God is trying to go into the lap of Mother Yashoda, a Saint. Things have become reversed! I never heard of such a meditation or devotion or worship in the Vedas which can make the supreme form of God as humble, as loving, as devoted as I am seeing now in Braj.” He said a few prayers, kept on looking at that beautiful scene of surrender where the supreme form of God surrenders to a Divine personality.

There are hundreds and thousands of Krishn leelas. All the actions of Krishn are done out of His Grace, done with only one ambition – to help the living beings. Such actions are called leelas. In all the leelas of Krishn, from His appearance to His disappearance, He only showed His love. How humble, loving and devoted He was to all the Brajwasis, to a Gwalbal or friend, or to His mother, or to a Gopi. Whoever was in Braj, He tried to give maximum love. He was trying to serve the Brajwasis.

What did the Brajwasis do? Nothing. They just loved Krishn whole-heartedly, nothing else. Neither Gopis, nor Gwalbals, nor Mother Yashoda, nor Nandbaba (his father), not a person in Braj did any kind of meditation, austerity, devotional rituals, nothing. They only did one thing, surrendered their heart, soul and mind for Krishn. They accepted Krishn as their Divine beloved, that’s all.
Bolo Kanhaiya ki, Jai!
Barsana Dham ki, Jai!
Shree Kripaluji Maharaj ki, Jai!
Jai Shree Radhey!

Magnificant Janmashtmi Celebration with Kripaluji Maharaj

See also: Kripaluji Maharaj in Mangarh

Back at Barsana Dham, India, we have just finished a most enjoyable Rakcha (Raksha) Bandhan celebration with our Guru, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. I will tell what happened in a day or two, so make sure to check back...

Meanwhile, we are all getting ready here for the magnificant celebration of Krishn Janmashtmi with Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj.

Janmashtmi is the appearance day of Bhagwan Krishn. He appeared at midnight of the eighth waning moon which falls in August/September. This is one of the greatest celebrations of the Hindu community which is observed throughout India and at the ashrams of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. In the Temples of Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, devotees will sing and chant the glories and the leelas of Krishn up to midnight. Then they do arti of Krishn and distribute prasad.

In Vrindaban there are a number of professional groups who enact the leelas of Radha Krishn on the open stage. The stage of the Satsang Hall of Shyama Shyam Dham (a Vrindavan ashram of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj) is specially displayed every year with the childhood events of Krishn and great crowds come to have its darshan.

At JKP Rangeeli Mahal, Barsana Dham, in the elaborately decorated Satsang Hall, Janmashtmi will be celebrated by thousands of devotees of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj. A lovely cradle of baby Krishn is to be lovingly placed in the Satang Hall and everyone will have the opportunity to have darshan and swing the Divine child.

Throughout the day and up to midnight, devotional programs will be arranged which include one act plays and dances related to Radha Krishn leelas. Chanting of Krishn leelas and the pad of His appearance, special arti of baby Krishn and the discourse of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, explaining the importance of Janmashtmi in a devotee’s life, will highlight the celebration. On the occasion of Krishn Janmashtmi, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj himself does the arti of Shree Krishn.

(Pictured above: JKP Rangeeli Mahal, the beautiful ashram where Shree Kripaluji Maharaj is currently residing, and Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj doing the arti of baby Krishn.)

Evening Discourse by Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj and His Arrival in Kishangarh

Rain cascaded like celestial rivers and lightening bolted with unyielding ire on Monday night in Rajasthan, but inside Radha Govind Dham's overflowing satsang hall, the faithful were seated in pindrop silence as Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj delivered a powerful and meaningful discourse.

Seated on an asan decorated with flowers and fine cloth of striking colours, Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj's discourse was highly anticipated from the onset. Bejeweled with sanskrit verses and sharp logic, Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj's discourse discussed the eternal question of why we desire happiness and how to find it.

It would be the last night at Radha Govind Dham because next morning, buses filled with devotees travelled to the nearby city of Kishangarh where Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj was greeted with a most unique welcome.

Visably affected and smiling in adoration on the arrival of their beloved Master, devotees at the Kishangarh ashram greeted Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj with hearty welcoming songs. Local devotees took turns to dance for Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in impromptu style, to his sweet amusement as he jestfully beckoned them to dance more and more and more.

The Kishangarh ashram is a beautiful building with large open spaces and decororated white marble flooring and attractive furnishings. Jigsawed with the ashram building is a beautiful covered garden with plants with leaves of various green nuances and charming textures. A delicate breeze of rose flowers of red, pink and white palettes become infused in the nectarean melodies being sung, making the garden a most joyous and serene place to meditate (http://www.jkp.org/devotion/remembrance.html) and have kirtan with Shree Maharajji, which continues throughout the day.

Joyous Upcoming Festivals at Barsana Dham, India with Shree Kripaluji Maharaj

Related Post: Kripaluji Maharaj in Mangarh

August and September is a time of the year when some of the most joyous Hindu Festivals are celebrated at the worldwide ashrams of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

There's Rakcha Bandhan August 16th, Krishn Janmashtmi August 24th and Radha Ashtmi September 7th.

Rakcha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan (August) according to the Hindu calendar. Rakcha means ‘protection’ and bandhan means ‘to tie a knot.’ Rakcha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi. It has both, social and spiritual significance. As a social occasion it promotes good relations among family and friends, especially brothers and sisters. But in the spiritual sense a Spiritual Master ties a decorated thread (specially made for this occasion) around the wrist of the devotee which signifies his caring for his devotee. On this day thousands of devotees line up to receive a rakhi from Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

This year, Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj will celebrate Rakcha Bandhan at Rangeeli Mahal Ashram in Barsana Dham, India.

Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj's new Hospital Proposal

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http://www.orissalinks.com/archives/1345

In the wake of the announcement of the brand new 110 acre University campus in Orissa founded by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, a number of satellite projects are also being proposed.

A new 20 crores ultra modern charitable hospital facility is planned to provide medical care to everyone within 10 kilometers of the University.

When built, this will be the fourth Hospital to be built by Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj.

Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in Ajmer

Related: Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj's joyous arrival in Rajasthan

It's a pleasingly warm, dry morning in the beautiful city of Ajmer, which is nestled within the rocky plateau of Rajasthan, Central India. With the backdrop of scenic, arid hills on all sides, followers of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj are enjoying beautiful chanting at the ashram of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj.

At the ashram of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj, followers are trying to imbibe the teachings of their spiritual master in their lives, and are chanting the Divine names, leelas and virtues of Radha Krishn with deep and emotional contemplation.

Ajmer is as much an oasis of demography as it is an actual oasis: followers of all religions have co-existed peacefully for centuries.

Radha Govind Dham, the temple of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj, is a sanctuary of spiritual upliftment where followers of all backgrounds come together in the spirit of selfless devotion to God.

It is an attractive building with a spacious satsang hall, across from which is a comfortable residential building called Radhey Kunj, and a huge tented dining area where devotees of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj lovingly serve food to guests.

Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj's joyous arrival in Rajasthan

Related: Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in Ajmer


Located in a green oasis wrapped in the barren hills of Rajasthan lies the ancient city of Ajmer. Founded in 1100 AD by Aijpal Chauhan, Ajmer derives its name from `Ajaya Meru' the invincible hill, at the foot of which the present city stands. After leaving New Delhi, Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj once again set foot in this princely state where congregations have been meeting in large numbers to attend the satsang of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj since he first came here some several decades ago.

Ajmer is a center for travelling to Pushkar, the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a scenic lake. During October and November, devotees of Lord Brahma throng in large numbers here bathe in the sacred lake.

At Radha Govind Dham, the temple of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj in Rajasthan, satsang and discourses will continue during his stay here.

New Kripaluji Maharaj Austin Kirtan Blog Released

http://kripalujimaharaj.wordpress.com/

One aim of this blog is to keep all our dedicated readers up to date with the latest websites and blogs related to Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj. A JKP Barsana Dham satsanegee of Swami Prakashanand Saraswati has recently released a new blog with news and views about Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj. The Kirtan Austin blog intends to provide those in the Austin area with current details of classes and events hosted by JKP Barsana Dham, the US chapter of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj's organization.

Everyone is invited to participate by leaving your kind comments or attending the satsang events listed on the blog, which have been organized by Swami Prakashanand Saraswati.

Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj arrives in Delhi

Satsangees of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj are waiting in eager anticipation for the arrival of their beloved spiritual Master Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj at the illustrious Golok Dham. The beautiful temple and prayer hall is regularly visited by Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj.

With the blessings of Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, Golok Dham has been used by spiritual seekers in Delhi as a place of solace and upliftment for many years. Along with Kishori Kunj ashram, founded by Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, Golok Dham is the main centre of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat in New Delhi.

Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj TV Schedule

The discourses of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj are aired on the Indian TV channels regularly.

Sanskar Channel

7:30 pm (Monday to Saturday)

Sadhana TV
7:00 am (Monday to Saturday)

Nepal One
5:15 am (Sunday to Saturday)

Aaj Tak TV
6:30 AM to 7:00 AM (Every day)

Watch Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj's speeches online via Sanskar's webcast:
http://www.sanskartv.co.in/live.htm at 7:30 pm (India time), Monday to Saturday, or at the matching time in your location.
Below: Shree Kripaluji Maharaj giving a discourse at JKP, Barsana Dham USA.

Spiritual events in L.A. with Kripaluji Maharaj's Disciple

Swami Akhilanand of Barsana Dham, a disciple of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj, will conduct several lectures and chanting programs in L.A. from Aug. 23rd 2008.

Full Details available here: http://www.jkpla.org/specialevents.html

Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj International Center in L.A.

http://www.JKPLA.org

A new and exiting project being developed by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in America is the Radha Govind Dham in Los Angeles, California. JKP L.A. is the Los Angeles Chapter of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat an international non-profit, religious, educational and charitable organization.

JKP L.A. has been active in the Los Angeles area for many years holding both ongoing regular satsang and special lecture programs. With the blessings of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj, a new, dedicated Yog Meditation Center in the Los Angeles area is beggining.

The main U.S. center of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj is Barsana Dham in Austin, Texas. With the Gracious blessing of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, JKP (formerly ISDL) and Barsana Dham was established by H.D. Swami Prakashanand Saraswati in 1990. At the end of 2002, these organizations were merged into a new worldwide organization called Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat.

Both, JKP and JKP, Barsana Dham, are registered nonprofit, religious, educational and charitable organizations.

Another day with Kripaluji Maharaj at Bhakti Dham

Related Post: Kripaluji Maharaj in Mangarh

In the four passing years since last coming to Bhakti Dham, the birthplace of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj, the physical appearance of this place has changed alot. A majestic temple dawns, the brilliant white marble mahal of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj, beatific gardens and leafy green trees fluttering in the mild wind.

The beauty and ethereal charm of this Divine abode is unmissable, but two things in particular caught my attention:

1. Normally you think of an ashram as a closed campus where students study under the guidence of their Master. But here, where does the village of Mangarh end and Bhakti Dham begin? It appears as if the whole region itself is the incarnation of devotion where our Shree Kripaluji Maharaj appeared, lived, and is now freely distributing the Bliss of Radha Krishn leelas to everyone coming to Mangarh, with an open heart to receive his Grace and an open mind to conceive his teachings.

2. From first entering this Dham, I never felt like I was in someone's else's place. It could be with the grace Shree Kripaluji Maharaj himself that you don't even feel like you are in an ashram. You feel a sense of 'own-ness' in the whole Dham which is striking.

Rising early morning 4am, beautiful arti, breakfast of dalia and chai. Chanting throughout the day in the angan of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj, echoing all through the streets and throughout the ashram buildings and the temple and everywhere. Warm familiar murmurs of 'Radhey Radhey', seemingly laced within the very fabric of the breeze, resonate within the innermost chambre of the self. I don't know what love sounds like, but the Divine timbre of 'Radhey Radhey' rippling through the body, is the closest to 'love' that this sinful soul has ever heard.

The sheer size of the place is indicative of the volume of acolytes coming here to seek spiritual guidence from Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj. Further down towards the village, a massive new dining hall is begining construction.

Kripaluji Maharaj to inaugurate new school in Kunda

This week will mark the completion of a new school in the Holy city of Kunda, Uttar Pradesh. Founded by Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj, the school will be one of a number of schools founded by Kripaluji Maharaj in the district.

Pictured above is an all-girls college, Kripalu Mahila Mahavidyalay, which was inaugurated by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in 1998. The aim of the the school was to provide a modern education to underprivileged girls in the district.

The objectives of the new school in Kunda will follow along the same lines as the previous schools founded by Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj:
To provide its students with knowledge and attitudes that will prepare them for further education and continuing growth.
To provide a strong basic skills program.
To guide its students towards independence and self-discipline.
To respect individual and cultural differences and provide for these differences as fully as school resources allow.
To encourage creativity and provide enrichment opportunities in addition to the development of basic skills.
To provide students the opportunity to develop a high regard for health, physical development and fitness.
To incorporate appropriate learning methods that will best prepare students for any school environment and for continuing education throughout their adult lives.
To encourage community involvement on the part of its students and the active participation of their parents in the school events.

Precious Memories with Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj at Barsana Dham

Related Post: Kripaluji Maharaj is currently residing at Rangeeli Mahal Ashram (Pictures)

Celebrations at Barsana Dham with Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj

Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj imparting his teachings to devotees

Picnics with Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj at Barsana Dham

This blog being only a few weeks old, many readers may not know that Shree Kripaluji Maharaj came to the west only for the second time in 2007. This was an historical event because Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj is only the 1st Jagadguru to travel outside the Indian subcontinent. So I thought I'd share some pictures of his visit there.

For several weeks, Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj stayed at JKP Barsana Dham where he blessed, rejoyed, and delighted devotees of all ages and races with his Divinely benevolent personality.

View a slideshow of the arrival of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj at Barsana Dham: http://www.jkp.org/current/index.php?section=14

Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj also graced devotees in Hong Kong, Singapore, Trinadad, Canada, and the UK.